Elenda, the Dusk Rose (Commander) - Lifedrain

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Sep 18, 2025
How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
If you want to play a Vampire deck but are concerned that it'll be the same as every other Vampire deck, this is the article for you.
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Sandbender Scavengers
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
White Lotus Tile
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blade of the Bloodchief
75%inclusion58 decks77 decks
69%synergy
Cordial Vampire
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
65%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
65%inclusion50 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
78%inclusion60 decks77 decks
46%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
71%inclusion55 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Teysa Karlov
61%inclusion47 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Viscera Seer
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Champion of Dusk
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Bloodghast
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Patron of the Vein
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Redemption Choir
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
5%synergy
High-Society Hunter
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Vein Ripper
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
-23%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Nasty End
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Altar's Reap
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Murder
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
16%synergy
New Blood
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Tribute
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Feast of Blood
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Martial Coup
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
The Masamune
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
25%synergy
March of the Canonized
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Rites
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Black Market
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Legion's Landing
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Lunar Convocation
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Fallen Ideal
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Wedding Announcement
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Profane Procession
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
20%synergy
High Market
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion67 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion60 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion76 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion69 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
70%inclusion54 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Voldaren Estate
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Scoured Barrens
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-6%synergy